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Indie authors plan to launch mentor program at Nov. 14 meeting
For more than a year, an informal group of independent authors at the National Press Club has been meeting monthly to enhance their knowledge about the business and marketing aspects of publishing. Now, group members plan to put their expertise front and center for the benefit of fellow Club members, offering themselves as mentors to prospective authors who may want to pursue the independent route. The effort kicks off at the group's next meeting Thursday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the McClendon Room. Members interested in attending should contact Ed Barks at [email protected].…
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Annual Children's Holiday Party to feature myriad activities and Santa, Dec. 14
It’s that time again -- time to plan on attending the National Press Club’s Annual Children Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 14. Remember, reservations are required for this popular event. Tickets are $10 per person. Reserve here. The party will begin at 11 a.m. with a fantastic buffet that will include something for everyone -- from corn dogs to hamburgers to pizza and to French fries, to name a few. Don't forget the fruit and veggies -- not to mention that dessert table that is always in the corner. Once we are filled up --- we can get on the dance floor and move to the music played by…
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Tonight: Silver Owls Hoot with acclaimed investigative reporter Seymour Hersh as special guest
Seymour Hersh, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter who first wrote about the 1968 My Lai massacre in Vietnam and the 2004 physical and sexual abuse of prisoners at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, plans to discuss the current state of American journalism at the Silver Owls Fall Hoot this Friday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. in the National Press Club ballroom. The Fall Hoot is open to all Club members and their guests. The cost of the three-course sit-down dinner is $35, preceded by a cash bar. Reservations for the Hoot can be made online or by calling 202-662-7501. A four-…
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For a perfect pairing, combine Book Fair and Reliable Source's roast beef buffet, Friday
Going to the National Press Club Journalism Institute's Book Fair this Friday, Nov. 1? Make it a double-barreled evening by combining the annual event with a hearty meal -- before or after the fair -- with a meal at the Club's Reliable Source restaurant. The restaurant will offer a sumptious roast beef buffet for members and guests beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30 for National Press Club members and $35 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. The buffet will replace the restaurant's usual Friday night Taco Night. Reservations are encouraged because this event usually sells out. Please…
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Broadcast/Podcast Team seeking young members - meets today at noon
The National Press Club's hyperactive Broadcast/Podcast Team is actively seeking young members and others to contribute their podcasting skills to enhancing the reputation of the Club as the place "Where News Happens." With more that 100 podcasts in circulation, this team offers Club members a chance to show off their skills while putting the Club's priorities in the public spotlight. The next meeting of the team is today, March 5, at noon in the McClendon Room on the Club's 14th floor. A buffet lunch will be available, but it is not necessary to purchase a meal to bring your ideas to the…
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Reliable Source Irish Buffet, March 17
National Press Club members and their guests are invited for a St. Patrick’s Day buffet and celebration on Tuesday, March 17 starting at 5:30 for food and music by popular guitarist Mat Palombo at 6:30 p.m. There will be a special drinks and buffet items for this occasion. The price of the buffet is $30 for Club members and $35 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event is usually sold out. Please contact us at 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected] Here's the menu: Soup Irish Potato soup with leeks and edamame Irish Soda Bread Entrees Sliced corned…
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House and Bar Team meets Monday, March 9
The National Press Club's House and Bar Team will meet at noon Monday, March 9, in the 14th floor Cosgrove Lounge. The agenda includes the start of a discussion of the team's 2020 priorities. The gorup is responsible for reviewing the Club’s House Rules on an annual basis and for making recommendations for possible changes, as well as fielding requests from members. The team advises on the Club’s restaurants, member facilities, general décor and atmosphere. New Co Chairs Viola Gienger and Zach Everson encourage interested Club members to attend. For more information, or to RSVP if…
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Professional Development Team seeks new members
The National Press Club's Professional Development Team is being revived and rebuilt with a new mission tailored for 2020: how to help the press improve its coverage of the elections. And it's looking for new members to make it a reality. Following the late 2018 hiring of Julie Moos as the National Press Club Journalism Institute's executive director, much of 2019 was spent brainstorming, testing and collecting feedback on types of professional development programs and training are most in demand by newsrooms and journalists. In coordination with Moos and Institute staff, the Professional…
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Get out your green: Club's St. Patrick's Day buffet, celebration coming up
The National Press Club's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration -- always a gala event -- is around the corner. Featuring a sumptuous buffet plus Irish music by popular guitarist Matt Palombo, the event is slated for Tuesday, March 17, in the Reliable Source restaurant. The food comes out starting at 5:30 p.m., with the music at 6:30 p.m. The price is $30 for Club members and $35 for nonmember guests, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because the event usually sells out. To reserve, call 202-662-7443 or email [email protected]. A special menu and special drinks are planned. Here's…
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Deadline today for application to join Headliners Team
Headliners is seeking members to fill five recently opened slots on the team. The Headliners Team, the only National Press Club committee whose members are appointed by the Club president, books and organizes Headliner luncheons, Newsmakers and Book Raps at the Club. Recent speakers have included Carlyle Group chairman David Rubinstein, U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat, Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and actor/activist Jane Fonda. The team meets once a month, but team members work throughout the year to recruit top…
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